R9N vs D4F

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
D4F BUY 80/100
+12 points over R9N
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE R9N Renault
0 / 100
BUY D4F Renault

Specifications

R9N
D4F
Brand
Renault
Renault
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
68
80
Years
2018--present
1996--2015
Displacement
1749 cc
1149 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Diesel
Petrol Na
Power
120--150 hp
60--75 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€300--€1,000
€100--€300

Character

R9N

"Kadjar/Koleos/Scenic. Replaced R9M. Improved DPF regeneration strategy. Twin-dosing SCR. Still diesel = DPF concerns in city use. Highway use recommended."

D4F

"Clio/Twingo/Modus. Tiny but tough. Timing chain on D4F (good). Throttle body failure. Idle issues. Simple and cheap. Perfect city car engine."

Issues Comparison

R9N 1

● MODERATE
DPF in city driving €300--€1,000 60,000 km--120,000 km

D4F 1

● MODERATE
Throttle body failure €100--€300 60,000 km--120,000 km

Models

R9N 18

Scenic IV (J95) 2019--2022 Talisman RFD 2019--2022 Talisman RFD 2019--2022 Megane IV (BFB) 2019--2023 Scenic IV (J95) 2019--2022 Kadjar HFE 2019--2022 Megane IV (BFB) 2019--2023 Espace V (RFC) 2019--2023 Scenic IV (J95) 2019--2022 Koleos II (HC) 2019--2024 Espace V (RFC) 2019--2023 Koleos II (HC) 2019--2024 X-Trail T32 2019--2022 Talisman RFD 2019--2022 Talisman RFD 2019--2022 Kadjar HFE 2019--2022 Scenic IV (J95) 2019--2022 Megane IV (BFB) 2019--2023

D4F 12

Rio JB 2005--2011 Rio DC 2002--2005 Twingo I (C06) 1993--2007 Kangoo I (KC) 1998--2007 Clio II (B/CB0) 1998--2005 Clio I (B/C57) 1991--1998 Twingo II (CN0) 2007--2014 Kangoo I (KC) 1998--2007 Twingo I (C06) 1993--2007 Twingo II (CN0) 2007--2014 Clio II (B/CB0) 1998--2005 Clio I (B/C57) 1991--1998
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